Senior Project Manager

NRL; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in the UK is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to oversee major power generation projects across the North and South of England. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have extensive project management experience in the power sector and excellent leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects and involves national and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience within the power generation sector.
• Proven experience in managing complex power projects.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of major power generation projects.
• Develop and control project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including engineers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and safety requirements.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports to senior management.

Skills

Experience overseeing critical power installations

Experience with reciprocating engine generator systems

Project management experience in power generation

Exposure to control panels and digital control modules

Strong leadership skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple complex projects

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or City & Guilds)

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Projects Manager – Power Generation

Locations:

• 1 position – North of England
• 1 position – South of England

Sector: Power Generation

Travel: National & international travel required

An established and growing organisation within the power generation sector is seeking two experienced Senior Projects Managers to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale power projects.

One role will cover the North of England, and one will cover the South of England.

Responsibilities

This is a senior-level position responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final handover. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-value projects to exacting standards of safety, quality, time, and cost.

• Lead and manage all aspects of major power generation projects.
• Develop, manage, and control project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring deadlines and cost targets are met.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of power generation equipment, including generators, switchgear, and associated systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK regulations, standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges.
• Communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports and progress updates to senior management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices.
• Travel nationally and internationally as required by project demands.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience overseeing critical power installations across a wide range of power ratings, including multi-MW installations.
• Strong experience working with reciprocating engine generator systems.
• Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience within the power generation sector.
• Exposure to control panels and digital control modules such as Deep Sea, ComAP, or similar power generation controls / PLC systems.
• Engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or City & Guilds.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for senior project professionals to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering critical power infrastructure projects across the UK.